As summer continues, we’re sharing some of the best moments and guests from over two years of inspiring shows. Ambassador Susan Rice, General Barry McCaffrey, General Mark Hertling, Admiral James Stavridis, and former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel. This best of episode takes a look back with some of our country’s top leaders to explore the lessons they learned while serving at the highest levels—facing the highest stakes. It’s a master class on leadership you don’t want to miss. If you’ve never heard these conversations, you’re in for a treat. And if you’re a long time listener, you’ll dig hearing these gems again. It’s a perfect pod for that summer drive, that walk in the woods, or that day on the beach.
Episode 124
Best Of: Lessons On Leadership
As summer continues, we’re sharing some of the best moments and guests from over two years of inspiring shows.
The Brief
→ Four things from today’s episode
01
Why Preston calls Iran the story we’re about to lose focus on. and what happens if we do
02
The Strait of Hormuz. what Iran can still shut down even without a surface Navy
03
New reporting that up to 70% of Iran’s missile capacity is still standing. and why the drone threat matters more
04
“We want regime change. We just don’t want to use that word”. Hegseth’s own testimony on Iran’s nuclear intent
Show Notes
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